| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 17 December 2009 |
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Ranchi (RNC) |
| Stops | 19 |
| End | Chopan (CPU) |
| Distance travelled | 476 km (296 mi) |
| Average journey time | 9 hours 40 minutes |
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 18613 / 18614 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) average including halts. |
The 18613 / 18614 Ranchi-Chopan Express is an express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Ranchi Junction and Chopan in India. It is currently being operated with 18613/18614 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2][3]
Service[edit | edit source]
The 18613/Ranchi - Chopan Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 476 km in 10h 5m. The 18614/Chopan - Ranchi Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 476 km in 11h 25m.
Route and halts[edit | edit source]
The important halts of the train are:
- Ranchi Junction
- Muri Junction
- Barkakana Junction
- Patratu
- Latehar
- Barwadih Junction
- Garwa Road Junction
- Garhwa
- Renukoot
- Chopan
Coach composite[edit | edit source]
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 12 coaches :
- 10 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction[edit | edit source]
Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Ranchi to Chopan and vice versa.
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Runs three days in a week for every direction.
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